2026 Brain Cancer Discovery Grants
Neuroscience, Medicine and Cancer Biology research grant from Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
About
Three seed awards support innovative brain-cancer projects that are not yet ready for larger funding. Projects should establish feasibility through pilot experiments, initial validation, prototypes or new therapeutic concepts. The application is a one-page proposal explaining the idea, work plan, milestones, budget and route to further development.
Eligibility
Career stage: PhD · Postdoc · Early independent researcher · Mid-career researcher · Established researcher
Apply with a supervisor or host
Covers: AUD 50,000 per award supports a 12-month proof-of-concept project; the three-award pool is not the amount per applicant.
Host location: Australia
An eligible host in Australia and an Australia-based researcher or Australian-led team are required.
Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
Researchers at any career stage may apply with an eligible Australian institution’s endorsement. Australia-based researchers and Australian-led teams are eligible.
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Source: curebraincancer.org.au